2013 Mustang Order Guides (including GT500) & Price Lists
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the wiring harness is what drives the bundling of the anti theft and reverse sense
there are new actual parts in this system
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the Recaros are only offered with the 400A package (base of the premiums) and the recaros are not power so the wiring harness is different. Not weird just bundling of options based on harnesses
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There is no law that says you can't put the same wiring harness in every car, even if you don't use all the extensions. Many manufacturers actually do exactly that because it reduces development costs, stocking costs and complexity at the assembly line.
Audi for example puts a bluetooth module in every car because it's cheaper than having two different core ice units. Whether it actually is functioning or not depends on the spec level your order and is determined by software.
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Yeah I understand that but it still makes no sense to deny customers who actually buy the more expensive spec a cool new option. That's just bad business.
There is no law that says you can't put the same wiring harness in every car, even if you don't use all the extensions. Many manufacturers actually do exactly that because it reduces development costs, stocking costs and complexity at the assembly line.
Audi for example puts a bluetooth module in every car because it's cheaper than having two different core ice units. Whether it actually is functioning or not depends on the spec level your order and is determined by software.
There is no law that says you can't put the same wiring harness in every car, even if you don't use all the extensions. Many manufacturers actually do exactly that because it reduces development costs, stocking costs and complexity at the assembly line.
Audi for example puts a bluetooth module in every car because it's cheaper than having two different core ice units. Whether it actually is functioning or not depends on the spec level your order and is determined by software.
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IMO what is really stupid is that Ford won't let you spec any available exterior color with any available interior color.
Why should they care if I want saddle leather with a grabber blue car, just give it to me!!!
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I think GB/saddle would look pretty slick actually.
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This. I totally think Ford should allow any interior color with any exterior color. There is NO reason from a logistical standpoint that would hinder this. The only thing I could think of to prevent dealers from ordering wild color combos would be forcing them to submit a drivers license or have the customer pay a small fee ($50-100) to allow a "custom" combination.
I think GB/saddle would look pretty slick actually.
I think GB/saddle would look pretty slick actually.
i'm thinking ford might lose a few customers over this, but realistically the majority will likely select something different, its sad that ppl will have to compromise on a 30-40k purchase. tho right now i am feeling i will be in the minority and just pass on a 2013 if i cant get it how i want.
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But what I don't get is what the problem would be with having a universal wiring harness and just not using the seat connector in cars that don't have electric seats.
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I'm not going to quote ten different people about basically the same thing but heres my take on the recaros and option packaging.
I can't tell you how many people have talked about having a "base car" and wanting to set it up for the track. The recaro option lets you do just that. Base Car, recaros, go to the track. Personally I wouldnt want to sit in a recaro seat for an extended period of time vs. the stock seating. If however I did want a sport seat for tracking my car or taking my driving to the next level I wouldn't want the extra weight and or options of having it power/heated. It's just kind of an oxymoron IMO. Just like the seats in the boss being cloth..they are cloth because they grip you better for cornering.
I think Ford does a great job packaging up these cars for the most part. It's tough to please everyone and still be able to make a car profitable.
I was in the market for a large SUV recently and was looking at the infiniti qx series. There were four option packages available for the SUV and you had to get the first pkg. to get the second one and get the second one to get the third and so on.. ultimately that lead me to go elsewhere for my purchase. It would be like saying you had to get navigation to get the comfotrt package and you had to get the comfort package to get the shaker pro etc.. Now that was a poor deal.
Some have also spoke of interior colors, They would only not offer a combo because of lack of popularity. I know some of you think some combos look good but if they aren't popular they don't want to offer them. You would have idiot sales managers ordering cars without realizing what a combo might look like thus never selling. We also have to remember that we are just a small group of mustang owners. I know because of some of the love we feel towards our cars it's hard to believe that other owners don't spend half of thier free time on an internet forum but i'm afraid thats the case.![Big Grin](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Bottom line there is a huge aftermarket following for our cars to make it what the factory can't so embrace that and truly make it your own.
I can't tell you how many people have talked about having a "base car" and wanting to set it up for the track. The recaro option lets you do just that. Base Car, recaros, go to the track. Personally I wouldnt want to sit in a recaro seat for an extended period of time vs. the stock seating. If however I did want a sport seat for tracking my car or taking my driving to the next level I wouldn't want the extra weight and or options of having it power/heated. It's just kind of an oxymoron IMO. Just like the seats in the boss being cloth..they are cloth because they grip you better for cornering.
I think Ford does a great job packaging up these cars for the most part. It's tough to please everyone and still be able to make a car profitable.
I was in the market for a large SUV recently and was looking at the infiniti qx series. There were four option packages available for the SUV and you had to get the first pkg. to get the second one and get the second one to get the third and so on.. ultimately that lead me to go elsewhere for my purchase. It would be like saying you had to get navigation to get the comfotrt package and you had to get the comfort package to get the shaker pro etc.. Now that was a poor deal.
Some have also spoke of interior colors, They would only not offer a combo because of lack of popularity. I know some of you think some combos look good but if they aren't popular they don't want to offer them. You would have idiot sales managers ordering cars without realizing what a combo might look like thus never selling. We also have to remember that we are just a small group of mustang owners. I know because of some of the love we feel towards our cars it's hard to believe that other owners don't spend half of thier free time on an internet forum but i'm afraid thats the case.
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Bottom line there is a huge aftermarket following for our cars to make it what the factory can't so embrace that and truly make it your own.
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